Connie Talbot ' Over The Rainbow ' ( Her Very First Album ! )

Earlier in the year, I wrote an article about little 6-year old finalist of UK-iTV1's " Britain's Got Talent " - Connie Talbot, whose heartly-captivating performances at the ' Britain's Got Talent ' show won the hearts of not only millions of consumer viewers across the UK, but also of the judges on the judging-panel of the show, even the usually-hard-to-please Simon Cowell. I also wrote that so impressed with Connie Talbot's performance was Simon Cowell, that Simon signed her up with his record label Sony BMG, and took her into the Sony BMG Recording Studio to start recording her very first ' recording ' ( though at the time, I didn't know whether that would have been in the format of a single, EP, or full album... ).

Yesterday afternoon, after some browsing on the internet for Music of Connie Talbot, I found out that it is all indeed True ! Connie Talbot has recorded her very first debut album, called " Over The Rainbow " ( pictured ), supposedly named after the title-track of her heart-winning performance that got her this far in the first place - " Somewhere Over The Rainbow " - the song that got her to the final of UK-iTV1's " Britain's Got Talent " show. The New Debut album " Over The Rainbow " is scheduled to be released on sale on 26/27th November, 2007, making it available in good time for Christmas 2007.

Amendment - Saturday 10th November, 2007 : 1:45 PM : I just found out this afternoon through on-line sources that Simon Cowell had recently decided to 'drop' Connie from his initial Sony BMG Recording deal, apparently because of her age ! However, Connie has very quickly been picked up by the Rainbow Recording Company, through whom her new debut album was successfully produced, if not for which, Connie's debut album might not have been produced at all, let alone in time for Christmas. But luckily for Connie, the Rainbow Recording Company speedily signed her up and got under way with her album.

Several of the songs from the new debut album are featured on Connie's MySpace Music Page, including the title-track " Somewhere Over The Rainbow ". She also does a cover version of Whitney Houston's ' I Will Always Love You ', which she does really beautifully, and draws out a soft-spot in your heart, and sounds so sweet and beautiful, it could almost bring a tear to your eye. Technically though, amazingly, it sounds alot like the Whitney Houston version, and she sings it nearly note-for-note ( accurately, I might add... ) on contrast to the Whitney Houston version. I'd say if you ask Whitney Houston, I'd think Whitney would be proud ! ; I'd just like to add that as much as so beautifully sung does Connie on this song ( and I DO think she sings it spotlessly and extraordinarily beautifully... ), I think she's way too young to properly understand the adult-contemporary notions in the lyrics of the original Whitney Houston version. Nevertheless, well-done Connie ! ; The other songs featured on Connie's MySpace Music Page are ' I Have A Dream ' and ' Ben '.

I'd also mentioned earlier that relevant organisations had elected to compare Connie Talbot to Charlotte Church ( who is techically a Soprano ), though I think Connie is currently too young yet to be relevantly compared to any contemporary artists. I think at such a young age, Connie has many options and many avenues open to her, and the direction she evetually takes will depend on how she develops her voice in the years to come. If she's at all likely to become a Soprano, like they say she might, I think she's going to have to 'round' her voice a little more.; Although at the moment, at best, she reminds me of ( and sounds a little bit like ) Nikki Webster, the young Australian starlette who sang ' Under Southern Skies ' at the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony and ' We'll Be One ' at the Closing Ceremony of the same event.

Just for the record, From a conceptual and generic point of view, I Don't usually believe-in nor like artificially-manufactured artists, but on this ' rare ' and particular occassion, after hearing Connie sing, I'd be willing to overlook it - just this one time ! I think Connie is exceptionally extraordinary, and she does have ' real ' natural talent. I'd want to say that some-day she'll stand on her own two feet, but the fact is, she already IS ! - Hearing her natural beautiful voice is a testament to that ! In fact, I reckon Connie is so good that she clearly out-classes, and is so-much more deserving than most of the commercial mainstream artists by a lo-ng mile - even at her young age !

Anyway, Here's the Track-Listing for Connie Talbot's New Debut Album " Over The Rainbow " :

.1. Somewhere over the rainbow .2. I believe .3. White Christmas .4. Smile .5. Imagine .6. Walking in the air .7. Favourite things .8. Wonderful world .9. Ben 10. I will always love you 11. Silent night 12. I have a dream

The Album is out November 26th, 2007.

" Over The Rainbow " has not yet been scheduled for release here in Australia, but however, I will keep an eye out for it, and if and/or when it gets released here in Australia, I shall post a notification here.; " Over The Rainbow " is available for pre-order on-line via Amazon US or Amazon UK.; I will be purchasing it on-line via Amazon UK.

Last, but definitely not least, I'd like to express my warm Congratulations to Connie on her outstanding achievements so far. I'm really looking forward to the new debut album soon, and all the Best Wishes to Connie for all her successes in the future years to come.

Update : Thursday 6th December, 2007 : 10:35 PM :

My " Over The Rainbow " CD Order arrived in the mail a few days ago. The actual album is presented in a soft-cover sleeve encasing the plastic CD case in which the CD is held. The image depicted on this page is the image on the front of the soft-cover sleeve, not the image on the front of the the inlay-booklet.; I've already had a chance to listen to the album in its entirety. If you've followed Connie's progress with interest thus far, then believe me when I say the ' Over The Rainbow ' album is one of 'the' most beautiful things you have ever heard ! Connie sings with such beauty, grace, and a warm sense of feeling that really touches your heart. Connie does a tremendously terrific job of each and every track on the album. For every track that is a ' cover ', I'm sure even the original artist for whom the song is usually known for would be very proud of Connie's beautiful renditions of the songs. This album is nothing short of ' Absolutely Brilliant ' ! If you haven't heard it yet, then you really have no idea what you're missing out on ! This album is worth every penny. I'm really looking forward to more new songs from Connie. Sometimes I wonder why there aren't more so-gifted people in the world like her.

NOTE : I have amended the purchase link below from Amazon-US to Amazon-UK as Amazon-UK is retailing the same item at a cheaper price than the US.; In accordance, I have changed my mind and pre-ordered my item from Amazon-'UK' now, instead of Amazon-US.

Connie Talbot : " Over The Rainbow " ( 2007 ). .Buy This Album On-Line at Amazon (UK)

Related Links :
* Connie Talbot's Official MySpace Music Page.
* Connie Talbot's Official Website.
* Connie Talbot Sings at ' Britain's Got Talent ' ( You-Tube Video ).